(Not) The Billionaire's Replacement Bride

A house like a palace but filled with monsters inside. I smiled bitterly. If only my father

o years? Ah, yes. Fifteen years. Once again, I smiled bitterly. I didn't hate my "mother," or more accurately, my father forba

le-hearted girl like my father. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Because even

famous bride-to-be known for being gentle, loving, and ethical, walking freely. Hmm, one more fact I need to tell you. My

w what would benefit her more. Living with a poor and miserable father or choosing to leave with her mother and prepar

But if I feel disg

ing echo. Only in my ears, of course, given the cr

ving around with their decorations filled the air. With confidence, I entered the magnificent house, se

his stature, he might be around 10 or 11 years old. His shout made several adults turn their

plied cynically. "I'm here to f

and sleek dress, looked in my direction. "Ariana..." she whispered sof

r arms as if to hug me. But I recoiled. Sorry, it's just a reflex. To

id the people around. "I didn't come here to be warmly welcomed. I just came to deliver this."

d? My heart had gone numb a long time ago. That's why I didn't feel touched

ma." She begged softly. I turned to look at her. She gazed at me with h

t someone held me back. I tried to push them away roughly. There was a crash and gasps of surprise filled my ears

the boy shouted angrily, looking at me

it, why don't you help her stand? Good child?" I replied with sarcasm. The boy looked at me wi

help me. Just this once."

Karenina. Whatever happens to your father, I no longer care.' Those were your words back then, Madam. So, I'm sorry. I have no business with you and your daughter." I turned and wa

ne. She ran away while her wedding is tomo

ou. You have no right to ask anything of me

voice came from the man who had helped

ch can

ou ask for," he replied confident

face lit up even more, nodding eager

an's grip on my leg weakened. "Why? You said you were willing to give 'anything,' right? Doesn't that mean you'd ask for something

aligning my face with her beautiful yet age-weathered face

ask for something important to you? So, in exchange, I'm asking for somethi

it means nothing to me. Even if I'm still poor right now, I won't accept a single cent you offer." I stood up, letting my voice grow louder. "Dignity?" I shifted my gaze to the man in front of me and the woman